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OpenAI is acquiring io, the device startup that CEO Sam Altman and famed Apple designer Jony Ive have quietly been working on for two years, in an all-equity deal that values that startup at $6.5 billion, according to The Wall Street Journal. As part of the unusual deal announced Wednesday, Ive and his design firm, LoveFrom, will now lead creative and design work at OpenAI. “thrilled to be partnering with jony, [in my opinion] the greatest designer in the world,” said Altman in a post on X on Wednesday. “excited to try to create a new generation of AI-powered computers.”…

Meta is launching a new program to incentivize startups to adopt its Llama AI models. The program, Llama for Startups, provides companies “direct support” from Meta’s Llama team, as well as funding in certain cases. Any U.S.-based firm that is incorporated, has raised less than $10 million in funding, has at least one developer on staff, and is building generative AI applications is eligible to apply by the May 30 deadline. “Members may receive up to $6,000 per month for up to six months to help them offset the costs of building and enhancing their generative AI solutions,” Meta wrote…

Share on PinterestKey protein changes could trigger frontotemporal dementia in middle age, a recent study has found. Image credit: Westend61/Getty Images.A new study from UC San Francisco may offer the first clear biological markers for frontotemporal dementia, a condition that often affects people in midlife and is difficult to diagnose.By analysing spinal fluid from patients with inherited frontotemporal dementia, researchers uncovered protein changes linked to RNA regulation and brain connectivity; early indicators that could lead to earlier, more accurate diagnosis.These findings could open the door to precision treatments and expanded access to clinical trials for those living with the disease.Dementia…

Alzheimer’s and other dementias are considered diseases of the mind, and for good reason. The primary symptoms are cognitive changes that grow progressively more severe as time goes on.For this reason, much of the research into dementia focuses on the brain and nervous system. However, more recently, scientists have begun exploring Alzheimer’s influence on other aspects of the body.The authors of the new study explain how new evidence hints that the effects of Alzheimer’s extend beyond the nervous system to other parts of the body. “For example,” they write, Alzheimer’s “has been associated with disruptions in the gut microbiota, cardiovascular…

Share on PinterestTo prevent a second heart attack, replace 30 minutes’ sitting time with exercise, a new study suggests. Image credit: Maskot/Getty Images.About one in five people who have experienced a heart attack will have another within 5 years. Heart attack survivors are also at an increased risk for other cardiovascular issues, such as heart failure, which can be lowered through lifestyle changes like exercising more. A new study says people who are too sedentary after experiencing a heart attack are at a higher risk of having another one or another cardiovascular event.Researchers report the risk of a secondary cardiovascular…

Share on PinterestCarbohydrate quality may be an important factor in healthy aging, a new study finds. Artur Kozlov/Getty ImagesPast studies show there are many things that people can do to help them age healthier, such as eating a healthy and balanced diet.A new study found that dietary fiber and the quality of carbohydrates consumed during midlife can have a major impact on healthy aging for older women.The findings indicated that high quality carbohydrates from sources such as whole grains, vegetables, and legumes, and total dietary fiber was linked to up to a 37% better chance of healthy aging.Everyone everywhere is…

Share on PinterestSedentary time may negate the benefits of exercise, according to research. The Good Brigade/Getty ImagesPast studies show that certain lifestyle factors, such as exercising regularly, may help lower a person’s risk for Alzheimer’s disease. A new study says that older adults who spend more time sedentary may be at a higher risk for lower cognition and brain shrinkage in areas linked to the development of Alzheimer’s disease, no matter how much they exercised.The study adds to evidence that being sedentary is more detrimental to health than not exercising often enough.“There are no current treatments that cure Alzheimer’s disease,”…

The race for Champions League qualification is heading for an EPIC conclusion on the final day of the season next Sunday. Premier League winners Liverpool and second-placed Arsenal have already both guaranteed Champions League football. But after Sunday’s results there is now just ONE POINT separating fourth-in-the-table Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest in seventh.And even Manchester City are not yet certain of finishing in the top five despite beating Bournemouth this midweek.It’s all set up for a blockbuster final day with Forest hosting Chelsea, live on Sky Sports, Newcastle playing Everton, Aston Villa heading to Old Trafford to face Manchester…

Share on PinterestOzempic, the active ingredient of which is semaglutide, can also reduce the risk of heart disease, according to research. Steve Christo – Corbis/Corbis via Getty ImagesPreventing major adverse cardiovascular events like heart attacks and strokes is better than treating them. Research about potential prevention strategies, including the use of semaglutide, a drug used to treat type 2 diabetes and aid weight loss, is ongoing. Results of a secondary analysis found that semaglutide may help decrease the risk of death from any cause, death from cardiovascular causes, combined heart failure outcomes, and major adverse cardiovascular events after just six…

Share on PinterestNew research explores the potential of protein bars enriched with collagen as a weight loss aid. Jeff Wasserman/StocksyA study conducted by Spanish researchers analyzed how effective collagen is as a weight loss aid. The study followed two groups for 12 weeks; one group received collagen-based protein bars, and the other did not. The group that received the collagen supplement lost twice as much weight as the control group. More than 70% of adults in the U.S. are either overweight or have obesity. As this number continues to climb, scientists are interested in finding ways to help people lose…